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# Lead JavaScript Engineer at Excella 

- **Company:** Excella 
- **Location:** Arlington, VA
- **Compensation:** $138k–$189k
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-10-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-01
- **Apply:** https://www.excella.com/careers/apply/?gh_jid=4748628005

## Job description

Excella is a transformative technology firm that helps organizations unlock new possibilities. We believe the key to helping clients challenge the status quo and reach new heights lies in our talented people. That’s why we’re committed to developing talent and providing opportunities for career growth at every stage. Join our collaborative team dedicated to solving complex problems with sustainable solutions while building your future as a leader. At Excella, you’re empowered to make lasting impact, turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s mission successes.

- Workplace locations look different for everyone. Excellians are a distributed workforce and whether you're working from your home office or a client site, we support a flexible work/life integration regardless of your location.
- We offer top of industry medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple options to choose from such as an employer-contributed health savings account, infertility coverage, and orthodontia so you can select the plan that works best for you.
- Regardless of what stage of life you’re in, Excella wants to support you. We provide 8 weeks of Parental Leave, discounted pet insurance, and a Care.com membership with 3 back-up emergency child or elder care days annually – all available to you on your first day.
- Starting day one, every employee is bonus eligible and receives 15 days of paid vacation, 6 federal holidays, and 4 floating holidays.
- Doing your best work means having the best tools! Excella’s TechEleX program provides you with multiple options to suit your technology needs. Choose between a variety of Mac or PC devices, and to ensure your hardware remains current, at the end of a 3-year period Excella will replace your existing computer with a new model from the program. Plus, we’ll even give you the original device to keep for your personal use!
- With Excella’s Annual Internet Reimbursement benefit, all employees receive an additional $25 per month to help offset the cost of internet access. This initiative reflects our commitment to supporting you in staying connected and productive, no matter where you work.
- We'll invest in your career by providing 3 days of paid professional development every year, including an allowance for registration fees to attend classes, conferences, or obtain professional certifications.
- We encourage mindfulness and overall well-being through employee wellness events, a HeadSpace membership, as well as access to TalkSpace and mental health coverage through our medical plans.

## Overview

As a Lead Consultant at Excella, you will not only develop high-quality software solutions but also provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members. You will guide project execution, ensuring alignment with client needs while upholding best practices in software development. Your ability to communicate effectively and lead within an Agile environment will be crucial to delivering impactful solutions.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the design and development of software solutions for commercial and government clients using JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.
- Provide mentorship and technical guidance, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.
- Ensure best practices in coding, architecture, and Agile methodologies are followed.
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high code quality.
- Advocate for the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance project outcomes.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams and projects.

Qualifications:

- 6+ years of experience in software development, with a strong technical foundation.
- Expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and experience with frameworks such as Angular or React.
- Experience working within Web Content Accessibility Guidelines to ensure optimum accessibility standards are met for users
- Proficiency working with automated test suites such as Jest and React Testing Library
- Experience with E2E test frameworks including Cypress, Puppeteer, and Selenium
- Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and best practices.
- Experience leading teams and mentoring developers in a consulting or technical environment.
- Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation.
- Proficiency in Git-based workflows and software development lifecycle management.
- Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Knowledge in implementing secure programming practices
- Experience working with server-side JavaScript environments and frameworks such as Node and Express.js
- Experience in full-stack development including asynchronous, parallel, and non-blocking programming techniques

Preferred Qualifications:

- Understanding of SQL, NoSQL and/or Document-based storage systems
- Understanding of trunk-based development practices such as using feature flags
- Knowledge in instrumenting an application for observability
- Experience with DevOps and Continuous Delivery tools like Jenkins, Codeship, TeamCity, Vagrant, Puppet, Chef, TravisCI, GoCD or similar
- Familiarity using GenAI productivity tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Github CoPilot

This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary that Excella reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on factors such as skills, experience, training, certifications, and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top or bottom of the range.

Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus in addition to the base salary. This variable pay opportunity is dependent upon the attainment of shared firmwide goals and objectives as determined by Excella’s Executive Team. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.

Should your experience and knowledge qualify you for a different position or title within Excella, we may consider you for positions that better align with your qualifications. In that case, we will provide the range for those positions as well.

Pay Range $138,000—$189,000 USD

Excella is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Excella is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Recruiting@excella.com or 703-840-8600.

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## About Excella 

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Excella is a transformative technology consulting firm that partners with federal agencies, brands, and nonprofits to deliver high-performing solutions through artificial intelligence, analytics, and modern software delivery.
- **Entity Type**: Private (backed by a Private Equity round in 2024 led by Attain Capital Partners)
- **Headquarters**: Arlington, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: 2002
- **Founders**: Burton White (Co-Founder and CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Technology consulting, artificial intelligence & analytics, modern software delivery, organizational transformation.
- **Target customers**: Federal agencies (e.g., HHS), brands, and nonprofits – primarily B2B and government clients.
- **Mission or purpose**: “Cultivate exceptional careers for Excellians by creating meaningful solutions for our clients.” [excella.com](https://www.excella.com/careers)

## Products & Services
- **Organizational Transformation**: Consulting to help organizations evolve their processes and technology to meet changing demands.
- **Artificial Intelligence & Analytics**: Advanced analytics and AI solutions, including the **CGAP (Grants Analytics Portal)** that uses AI to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in federal grant programs. [excella.com](https://www.excella.com/)
- **Modern Software Delivery**: Agile development, custom software, and cloud-native solutions to deliver high-performing, scalable applications.
- **Federal Commercial Nonprofit Insights**: Advisory services focused on mission-driven organizations, especially in the public sector.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of **$56.0 million** (as of most recent data). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/excella-consulting)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: 
  - **Attain Capital Partners** (led a Private Equity round in May 2024).
  - Key client partnerships include the **U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)** and the **HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG)**. [excella.com](https://www.excella.com/)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount of 217 (down 11.4% YoY, but remains a mid-sized firm with 5 offices globally).
  - Expanding into **National Security** markets (recently hiring a Head of New Market Development for National Security). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/excella-consulting)
  - Employer rating of 4.1/5 on LinkedIn (145 reviews), with strong scores for work-life balance (4.4) and culture (4.1).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep federal expertise**: Specialized in working with large government agencies (especially HHS) and navigating complex regulatory environments.
- **AI for social impact**: Proven track record of using AI to detect fraud in grant programs – a high-value, defensible niche.
- **People-first culture**: Hires for long-term “Excella fit” rather than short-term projects, fostering strong retention and a collaborative community. [excella.com/careers](https://www.excella.com/careers)
- **End-to-end delivery**: Combines consulting, engineering, analytics, and organizational change under one roof.

## Strategic Focus
- Accelerate growth in **National Security** and other federal verticals.
- Deepen AI/analytics capabilities to combat fraud, waste, and abuse in government programs.
- Continue investing in employee development and culture to attract top talent in a competitive market.
- Scale through partnerships and private equity backing from Attain Capital Partners.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Excella emphasizes a supportive, inclusive community where “every Excellian brings their whole self into work.” They have an award-winning community investment program (ImpaX) and partner with Homestretch to combat homelessness. [excella.com](https://www.excella.com/about-excella/excellas-culture-we-are-better-together)
- **Remote/Hybrid**: Work-site flexibility with an allowance for home office setup; many roles are remote or hybrid from the Arlington, VA headquarters. [excella.com/careers](https://www.excella.com/careers)
- **Perks**:
  - 15 days paid vacation upfront, flexible work schedules.
  - 8 weeks fully paid parental leave and infertility coverage.
  - Care.com membership and last-minute emergency care support.
  - Paid professional development days, internal leadership programs, certification support.
  - Headspace membership, mental and physical health programs, ergonomic support.
  - Competitive compensation, 401(k), and comprehensive health benefits. [excella.com/careers](https://www.excella.com/careers)
- **Engineering culture**: Focus on continuous learning, mentorship, and clear career paths; tech stack includes cloud, AI, and modern delivery practices.

## Sources
1. [excella.com](https://www.excella.com/)
2. [excella.com/careers](https://www.excella.com/careers)
3. [excella.com/careers/current-opportunities](https://www.excella.com/careers/current-opportunities)
4. [excella.com/about-excella/excellas-culture-we-are-better-together](https://www.excella.com/about-excella/excellas-culture-we-are-better-together)
5. [linkedin.com/company/excella-consulting](https://www.linkedin.com/company/excella-consulting)

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